A Short History of Discovery: From the Earliest Times to the Founding of Colonies in the American Continent

The inimitable style of Hendrik Willem van Loon the renowned early-20th-century popularizer of all things historical is at its best in this 1917 book for children. His language is more than merely simple and readable: he brings to life distant times and remote places with an enthusiasm that inspires. The Greeks lived in a beautiful land of sunshine and temples; the Norse sailors dared to leave the sight of land; Columbus was no chance explorer who hit upon his discoveries by luck. More than just an account of discovery it encourages the reader to set out to discover more for himself too. Fully illustrated with the authors sketches maps and color illustrations. ALSO AVAILABLE FROM COSIMO CLASSICS: van Loons The Fall of the Dutch Republic (1913) The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom (1915) The Golden Book of the Dutch Navigators (1916) and Ancient Man (1920) Dutch-American author journalist and illustrator HENDRIK WILLEM VAN LOON (1882-1944) was the first winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal for outstanding American childrens book for his The Story of Mankind. Acclaimed for his ability to depict history in a lively and entertaining manner for children and adults alike he was a popular lecturer and radio personality equally comfortable on informational programs and celebrity quiz shows.